Whitney Houston
My Love Is Your Love
Written-By – F. Jerkins III, I. Phillips, L. Daniels, R. Jerkins, T. Estes 4:51
2 Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans And Kelly Price– Heartbreak Hotel
Written-By – C. Schack, K. Karlin, T. Savage 4:41
3 Whitney Houston– My Love Is Your Love
Written-By – J. Duplessis, W. Jean 4:24
4 Whitney Houston Duet With Mariah Carey– When You Believe
Written-By – S. Schwartz 4:32
5 Whitney Houston– If I Told You That
Written-By – F. Jerkins III, L. Daniels, R. Jerkins, T. Estes 4:37
6 Whitney Houston Feat. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott– In My Business
Written-By – K. Bradshaw, L. Turner, M. Elliott 3:26
7 Whitney Houston– I Learned From The Best
Written-By – D. Warren 4:19
8 Whitney Houston– Oh Yes
Written-By – K. Bradshaw, L. Turner, M. Elliott 6:52
9 Whitney Houston– Get It Back
Written-By – F. Jerkins III, L. Daniels, R. Jerkins, T. Estes 4:56
10 Whitney Houston– Until You Come Back
Written-By – Babyface, D. Simmons 4:53
11 Whitney Houston– I Bow Out
Written-By – D. Warren 4:30
12 Whitney Houston– You'll Never Stand Alone
Written-By – D. Warren 4:21
13 Whitney Houston– I Was Made To Love Him
Written-By – H. Cosby, L. Hardaway, S. Wonder, S. Moy 4:29
Label: Arista – 07822 19037 2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1998
Genre: R&B Soul, Hip Hop, Pop
Style: Soul, Contemporary R&B
Whitney Houston's My Love Is Your Love (1998) was a critically acclaimed comeback album, marking a mature shift from traditional R&B to contemporary sounds like hip-hop, reggae fusion, and funk, showcasing her evolving artistry and powerful vocals on hits like "It's Not Right But It's Okay" and the reggae-tinged title track. Reviewers praised its fresh production (with Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, Wyclef Jean), emotional depth, and Houston's enduring vocal strength, making it a consistent and artistically successful album that redefined her sound for a new era.
This album is a departure from her earlier works, embracing modern R&B, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences, showcasing a grittier, more mature Whitney.
Features Grammy-winning "It's Not Right But It's Okay," the popular "Heartbreak Hotel," and the iconic title track.
Collaborations: Strong production from producers like Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, and Wyclef Jean, plus a duet with Mariah Carey on "When You Believe".
The album is praised for its emotional depth, power, and range, proving her vocal mastery continued. It's seen as a consistent, cohesive, and creative album that successfully reinvigorated her career, offering grown-up themes reflecting her life as a wife and mother.
Rolling Stone: Called it her "first consistent album," highlighting the "creative juice" from producers and her newfound "bite" in her voice.
Entertainment Weekly: Praised Wyclef Jean's "gorgeous reggae-tinged title song" and the "funky cuts" by Rodney Jerkins.
Many consider it a superb, emotionally resonant album that captures her enduring talent and personal growth, making it a fan favorite and a standout in her discography.